Hey there, I am interested in supporting you on Patreon, but I want to control my budget by supporting you at my own pace, not that at which you put out content. Are there options to support you per month rather than per video released?
ThePremordialGod yup: you can always set a max limit. I release two videos per month, and you can set your pledge to be charged for one of those videos and not the other. for example: I pledge $5, with a max limit of $5. creator uploads the first time (which I pay for), then uploads the second time (which i don't pay for).
I come from an engineering/physics background, and am perhaps the farthest thing from a creative mind. So when I say that your passion and perspective for/on these artists work has changed my view and inspired me to look more deeply into this new world, it's a type of compliment I can't say I've made many times! Thank you, and keep up the great work raising the TH-cam content bar!
Please do one of these on Rebecca Guay, easily my favorite MTG artist of all time. She has such a distinctive style (that stained glass look, see Bitterblossom or the FtV Serra Angel) that I think would make for an interesting video.
Swanland's always been a polarizing artist for me. I love a lot of his work, but I also get tired of his style quicker than a lot of other artists. Having said that, this video reminded me that the majority of his work is among some of my favourite pieces in Magic, so thanks for that Sam!
I'm really glad you've covered Raymond Swanland! His art really speaks to me. I'm not familiar with a lot of artists but he has created my favourite pieces - the greatest art I have ever seen.
the intro is just perfect to set up the theme of the art that is to come combine the voice over with a beautiful piano and it brings me to tears every time i come back to re watch this video
The buck stops here, Sam. Great work as always, dude! I've been tinkering around with a Naya or Jund EDH so it's nice to get insight on so many pieces I've just looked through. Grats on the new place!
My favorite part about magic is the artwork and these videos highlighting the artists are some of my favorite on youtube. Thank you Sam and please keep these videos going.
As someone who collects Magic, since about Innistrad but I've known about it since middle school, for purely the art and flavour text, this channel and in particular this series is one of my favourite finds on TH-cam. Only been a week and I think I've seen all your videos now, smooth voice, informative and introspective narration and exploration of the cards up close and in 1080p widescreen glory.
Would absolutely love to see a video in this series on Chris Rahn. The more I see of the guy, the more I begin to recognize his pieces and how often they happen to be iconic ones in MTG history.
great video Sam. thank you for all your content on mtg card artists. it has really made me conscious about the skill, work and effort that go in every card. big hug and kudos from France! keep up the great work!
thank you so much for making these videos. I love them so much, they really shine a light on a part of magic that I feel goes unappreciated where I play. thanks again!
New the channel but I've already watched most of your magic art videos, keep up the good work man I love it. Also this has led me to starting to doodle myself and the overall quality of your videos is amazing. I know this comment is all over the place but seriously love the work, keep it up
Wow, I didn't know anything about Raymond as an artist, but some of those cards are some of my favorite for card art. Something about the jagged edges and dynamic, motion-like images get me excited. I mean genuinely excited. His art makes me pause for a second just to take it in. Thank you very much for making these videos. They have been pointing out the artistic side of one of my favorite games. Also, my suggestion for a video would be on Rebecca Guay. I LOVE her style, and would love to see your thoughts on her
Can I just say that this is without a doubt the best Magic:The Gathering channel on TH-cam! The eye to detail on every aspect of the game is incredible, going to check out the Patreon page for sure! Keep it up! :D
This is by far my favorite magic related content on TH-cam. I've kept up with it even when I'm not playing the game itself. Please don't stop making it. at least until you run out of artists
Yours are the only MTG videos that I watch at 1080p. Great work man. Thanks for all the effort and for asking for the permission of the artists to do this amazing videos.
The passion you have for art and your appreciation of these artists and their work is evident in all of your videos. I always enjoy them! I hope to see you do a video of RK Post someday :D
I never realized that so many of my favorite card arts where all by the same artist. I looked at a bunch of his other art and he has some incredibly awesome work
Sometimes I'm like "Eh, I don't got time at the moment", and it's always a mistake, because your videos are always top-notch, and a true work of skill and effort
no kidding. did you post your collection on reddit a while back, by chance? I found a thread while researching this video about someone who was doing the same thing.
It was rather difficult to narrow down which of Raymond's work in MTG would be my favourite, I adore his style in general so if I just listed all the ones I was looking between there would be several paragraphs of just listing names. The one I settled on was Sanctum of the Spirit Dragon, it's such a majestic, cinematic moment that invites to mind not just the moment depicted, but the moment immediately after it, when Ugin comes to a rest in the air and all that ghostly energy swims around him. Like much of his work it's a moment of triumph that gives a thrill no matter how many times I see it.
Coast I think they mentioned it in the one on Rudy's channel where Open Boosters opens a box of legends. it's mentioned in passing about being careful when checking out Harold's website.
Mrtfarrugia Ah okay thanks lol. TBH I really love his style, and I think it would make a great video. It's just a shame about the whole satanist nazi thing.
Lorenzo Maria Martini I didn't mean for it to sound like I'm censoring him. I just didn't want Sam to become a target of the Internet hate mob. They would focus on him doing this video and ignore the fact that it seems like he want to do a video for each Magic artist.
Every video is a masterpiece. Thank you for what you do, as its very cool. When are you going to do a Meta-focus on Magic Man Sam videos? In all seriousness, I think an artist video on Magali Villeneuve is due. She hasn't been around Magic for long, but has quickly made an impact, especially with her amazing depictions of strong women. I'd love to see your take on her style.
Of all of the current artists, Raymond Swanland is my favorite. Every piece looks so detailed and involved, and as you point out full of action. I do wish for the old art styles to pop up once in a while (Drew Tucker, Anson Maddocks, Richard Kane Ferguson to name a few), Mr. Swanland's output is top notch. Easily one of the best artists MTG has ever had.
Wurmcoil Engine by Swanland is my second favorite piece in the history of MtG, after Angelic Destiny, and Angelic Destiny has some similar elements to his work. I love playing with his art.
Wonderful, as always ; ) As magic aims for a more cohesive look- it'll be interesting to see what this series turns into once you cover all the most unique artists
3 things. 1. Great video. I love Swanland's art and it was awesome to learn more about it and him. 2. Where did all your older videos go? Did you get rid of them? If so, why? You had some awesome stuff there. 3. What would you think of doing a video essay on the art of the Eldrazi? Exploring ideas such as: how do you create art that depicts how alien and otherworldly they are? I would enjoy learning about that as the Eldrazi are so bizarre and cool.
Have you ever compiled a music playlist? Your choices for these videos are topnotch and would be nice as background music for EDH game nights :) i’m just starting to see your videos and they are amazing!
Can you do Seb McKinnon, Rebecca Guay, Mark Tedin, or Izzy? All four have a respectable amount of work under their belts, and some pretty famous cards to boot. I think Guay has the most unique art style so she might be the best to look at, but all four have great style.
My favorites are his calmer blacks oddly enough... and colorless. Ugin and wurmcoil look great, but vampiric tutor and Rescue From the Underworld are great pieces
you can watch all of my Artist Study videos here:
th-cam.com/play/PLg9H9LJ2OoGDk-rv1Tz2KuNkgUoRDSHbb.html
Hey there, I am interested in supporting you on Patreon, but I want to control my budget by supporting you at my own pace, not that at which you put out content. Are there options to support you per month rather than per video released?
ThePremordialGod yup: you can always set a max limit. I release two videos per month, and you can set your pledge to be charged for one of those videos and not the other.
for example: I pledge $5, with a max limit of $5. creator uploads the first time (which I pay for), then uploads the second time (which i don't pay for).
Please do a Rebecca Guay study!
@Lucas: Seconded!
TheMagicManSam Could you do a video on the late Christopher rush?
I come from an engineering/physics background, and am perhaps the farthest thing from a creative mind. So when I say that your passion and perspective for/on these artists work has changed my view and inspired me to look more deeply into this new world, it's a type of compliment I can't say I've made many times! Thank you, and keep up the great work raising the TH-cam content bar!
Please do one of these on Rebecca Guay, easily my favorite MTG artist of all time. She has such a distinctive style (that stained glass look, see Bitterblossom or the FtV Serra Angel) that I think would make for an interesting video.
Seconded!
It's definitely one of magic's most iconic artists!
Rebecca Guay is an absolute must!
Swanland's always been a polarizing artist for me. I love a lot of his work, but I also get tired of his style quicker than a lot of other artists. Having said that, this video reminded me that the majority of his work is among some of my favourite pieces in Magic, so thanks for that Sam!
I'm really glad you've covered Raymond Swanland! His art really speaks to me. I'm not familiar with a lot of artists but he has created my favourite pieces - the greatest art I have ever seen.
the intro is just perfect to set up the theme of the art that is to come
combine the voice over with a beautiful piano and it brings me to tears every time i come back to re watch this video
Another great video. It's inspiring to see these different pieces all created by one person. And congrats on the new place!
God ive waited so long for another of these, awesome atmosphere, super informational for people like me with no art knowledge. Amazing work sam
Even though you examine artwork in your videos, I believe your videos themselves are a form of art, and beautiful at that. I love your content Sam!
My favorite Magic artist. Just phenomenal work. Easy to recognize at a glance.
The buck stops here, Sam. Great work as always, dude! I've been tinkering around with a Naya or Jund EDH so it's nice to get insight on so many pieces I've just looked through. Grats on the new place!
My favorite part about magic is the artwork and these videos highlighting the artists are some of my favorite on youtube. Thank you Sam and please keep these videos going.
Fear and Loathing at GP Vegas is a Creepy Rudy special just waiting to happen.
Dan T Go check out the Windmill Slam channel.
As someone who collects Magic, since about Innistrad but I've known about it since middle school, for purely the art and flavour text, this channel and in particular this series is one of my favourite finds on TH-cam. Only been a week and I think I've seen all your videos now, smooth voice, informative and introspective narration and exploration of the cards up close and in 1080p widescreen glory.
New Magic Man Sam vid, my birthday is off to a good start! :0
Happy Birthday, random internet user! ----sincerely, random internet user.
Santy Calalay seconded: happy birthday!
Rescue from the Underworld has been my favorite art on a card for awhile.
Would absolutely love to see a video in this series on Chris Rahn. The more I see of the guy, the more I begin to recognize his pieces and how often they happen to be iconic ones in MTG history.
great video Sam. thank you for all your content on mtg card artists. it has really made me conscious about the skill, work and effort that go in every card. big hug and kudos from France! keep up the great work!
My personal favorite artist
Fantastic video! Keep it up!
Love these! Stoked every time I see a new one. I feel like Svetlin Velinov would be an awesome video!
thank you so much for making these videos. I love them so much, they really shine a light on a part of magic that I feel goes unappreciated where I play. thanks again!
wurmcoil engine perfectly describes the card and the effect. it's just so perfect! I love his art.
This guy does a thing, and he does it well. He does this thing on every card, and everyone loves it.
New the channel but I've already watched most of your magic art videos, keep up the good work man I love it. Also this has led me to starting to doodle myself and the overall quality of your videos is amazing. I know this comment is all over the place but seriously love the work, keep it up
I love how chill these videos are. Nothing like it, great job!
The best Intro of all your Videos, I watched at least ten times I think. Beautiful background music as well. Thank you very much!
Wow, I didn't know anything about Raymond as an artist, but some of those cards are some of my favorite for card art. Something about the jagged edges and dynamic, motion-like images get me excited. I mean genuinely excited. His art makes me pause for a second just to take it in.
Thank you very much for making these videos. They have been pointing out the artistic side of one of my favorite games. Also, my suggestion for a video would be on Rebecca Guay. I LOVE her style, and would love to see your thoughts on her
I will never see art differently again. This is my new favorite channel.
Can I just say that this is without a doubt the best Magic:The Gathering channel on TH-cam! The eye to detail on every aspect of the game is incredible, going to check out the Patreon page for sure! Keep it up! :D
I'm glad you're enjoying. thank you for the kind words.
I've only played a small amount of Magic, but I love these videos. They're classy, well edited and very enjoyable to watch.
You answered my request thank you so much I did not think you read my comment but I guess you did... or you have wanted to do him anyway
I read every comment. lots of folks have asked for him over the past 6 months, so I was stoked to get a chance to provide this time around!
Cool I see vampiric speed is your favorite of his pieces my personal favorite of his is Vampire Nocturnus that is some great art
+Undead Imbalance
I don't like Vampire Nocturnus very much
Gosh, Sam, this one was a blockbuster! Congratulations, your talent to entice and amaze has no limits!
This is by far my favorite magic related content on TH-cam. I've kept up with it even when I'm not playing the game itself. Please don't stop making it. at least until you run out of artists
As impressed I am by Raymond's art, I am by your work done makings these video, Sam. I'm a huge fan. (y)
thank you man!
none here seems impressed that Raymond actually worked for/with Suffocation. i am stoked. thank you very much Sam
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Yours are the only MTG videos that I watch at 1080p. Great work man. Thanks for all the effort and for asking for the permission of the artists to do this amazing videos.
Could you do a older artist? Like Mark Tedin, Richard Kane, or even the late Christopher Rush? Great video man!
Please do Rebecca Guay
Ha, GUAY!!
overrated imo
Fede Vieira cool
@@schtendo4464 look at that, you still alive.
I really like his art for the new Merforlk, World Shaper. The coloring on that is just amazing.
The passion you have for art and your appreciation of these artists and their work is evident in all of your videos. I always enjoy them! I hope to see you do a video of RK Post someday :D
thank you for commenting on so many of my videos. I appreciate you reaching out so much.
Just wanted to say that I love this series.
Some of my favorite Swanland art is from Ixalan; Deeproot Champion or World Shaper, particulary.
Beautiful. ABSOLUTELY beautiful.
You are so talented Sam. Very well done sir.
also, congrats on the new place.
Thank you! This is a really important and amazing show. Art talk does not get enough time.
Oddly enough, my favorite swanland card is one of his monoblues
Rivers Rebuke.
Iv'e waited for this video, Raymond Swanland is one of my favorite artists.
Awesome vid Sam! These artist spotlights are really something to be proud of dude. Keep it up!
What an amazing video. You are an artist, Sam!
I never realized that so many of my favorite card arts where all by the same artist. I looked at a bunch of his other art and he has some incredibly awesome work
Great stuff, keep it up. Hope your channel gets higher awareness
these vids are so chill and I love it
I remember first time looking at Nyxathid and deciding to build a deck around it because the art was so awesome.
I actually only watch because of the voice and music. This is the most curated MTG video so far.
i just watched your episode on the commandzone and loved watching your thoughts on what could be replaced as staples.
I love these videos, Sam. Keep up the good work!
Sam, thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Every single video you do makes my experience on playing Magic even more amazing!!!! Thank you!
Hari Bhagat Singh this made my day.
TheMagicManSam ❤️❤️❤️
This video was really well done. Research and analysis. Very nice. Thanks.
I absolutely love your videos. Everything from the style to the atmosphere. Your videos are works of art by themselves. Nice work :)
Sometimes I'm like "Eh, I don't got time at the moment", and it's always a mistake, because your videos are always top-notch, and a true work of skill and effort
Amazing work as always. You are by far The best Magic youtuber. Keep up the good work!
Excellent work as always.
That intro was amazing Sam, great work!
4th video of the series... favourite style/art so far :)
Awesome! I loved it! I happen to collect every single one of his cards in Magic. Missing a few foils still, unfortunately.
no kidding. did you post your collection on reddit a while back, by chance? I found a thread while researching this video about someone who was doing the same thing.
No, that was not me, but coincidentally a friend asked me the same thing a while ago. He came across the same thread on reddit, haha.
Yay! A video from my favorite mtg TH-camr on my birthday! Another great video Sam!
PlxxRotMG happy birthday!
Well. That is what I call good quality content! congrats dude!
Hope more people see and subscribe to your channel, since it is very unique!
It was rather difficult to narrow down which of Raymond's work in MTG would be my favourite, I adore his style in general so if I just listed all the ones I was looking between there would be several paragraphs of just listing names. The one I settled on was Sanctum of the Spirit Dragon, it's such a majestic, cinematic moment that invites to mind not just the moment depicted, but the moment immediately after it, when Ugin comes to a rest in the air and all that ghostly energy swims around him. Like much of his work it's a moment of triumph that gives a thrill no matter how many times I see it.
More power man. Binge watching rn. 😊
Nice shoutout to Windmill Slam ;)
I love Raymond's bristling, pointy style. Great video!
Underappreciated this channel is.
Shriekgeist has my favourite art in the game, absolutely amazing artist
I've been waiting for this one!!!!
8:16 the transformers background music is amazing because wormcoil is identical to the digger in transformer dotm
These videos are amazing !!! So chill, but this guys analysis is so engrossing. Where is my procreate app
my favorite artist from Magic cards!!
His art is fantastic!
Just because The Professor and Rudy brought it up in a video you should do Harold McNeill.
Mrtfarrugia Which video?
Coast I think they mentioned it in the one on Rudy's channel where Open Boosters opens a box of legends. it's mentioned in passing about being careful when checking out Harold's website.
Mrtfarrugia Ah okay thanks lol. TBH I really love his style, and I think it would make a great video. It's just a shame about the whole satanist nazi thing.
Coast I was unaware of the satanism Nazi part. Yeah it would be a little difficult to make a video with that information.
Lorenzo Maria Martini I didn't mean for it to sound like I'm censoring him. I just didn't want Sam to become a target of the Internet hate mob. They would focus on him doing this video and ignore the fact that it seems like he want to do a video for each Magic artist.
Every video is a masterpiece. Thank you for what you do, as its very cool. When are you going to do a Meta-focus on Magic Man Sam videos?
In all seriousness, I think an artist video on Magali Villeneuve is due. She hasn't been around Magic for long, but has quickly made an impact, especially with her amazing depictions of strong women. I'd love to see your take on her style.
Joshua Sabet I can't second Magali enough! Please do an artist spotlight on her!
YES Magali Villeneuve is so amazing!!
As always, killer video. ♥️
Of all of the current artists, Raymond Swanland is my favorite. Every piece looks so detailed and involved, and as you point out full of action. I do wish for the old art styles to pop up once in a while (Drew Tucker, Anson Maddocks, Richard Kane Ferguson to name a few), Mr. Swanland's output is top notch. Easily one of the best artists MTG has ever had.
Loved the format
wow Sam this was another amazing art video. keep if up
Wurmcoil Engine by Swanland is my second favorite piece in the history of MtG, after Angelic Destiny, and Angelic Destiny has some similar elements to his work. I love playing with his art.
Just wanted to say that I truly love your content :) these art videos are amazing!
I was just watching LoadingReadyRun's TTC on Magic Art and remember Graham specifically mentioning this guy's stuff.
Wonderful, as always ; )
As magic aims for a more cohesive look- it'll be interesting to see what this series turns into once you cover all the most unique artists
I like this artist. I think his art looks epic.
3 things.
1. Great video. I love Swanland's art and it was awesome to learn more about it and him.
2. Where did all your older videos go? Did you get rid of them? If so, why? You had some awesome stuff there.
3. What would you think of doing a video essay on the art of the Eldrazi? Exploring ideas such as: how do you create art that depicts how alien and otherworldly they are? I would enjoy learning about that as the Eldrazi are so bizarre and cool.
this guy has the best art
Amazing productions man. Keep it up
Another amazing video as always! :D
Raymond Swanland is my personal favorite artist and I'm going to be building an EDH deck where all the non-basics are drawn by him
Have you ever compiled a music playlist? Your choices for these videos are topnotch and would be nice as background music for EDH game nights :) i’m just starting to see your videos and they are amazing!
Can you do Seb McKinnon, Rebecca Guay, Mark Tedin, or Izzy? All four have a respectable amount of work under their belts, and some pretty famous cards to boot. I think Guay has the most unique art style so she might be the best to look at, but all four have great style.
Joseph D two of those four are on the list for this year ;)
Joseph D , Rebecca was the first artist I learnt to recognize only by the style!
tedin would be terrific. his art has evolved so much through the year's
My favorites are his calmer blacks oddly enough... and colorless. Ugin and wurmcoil look great, but vampiric tutor and Rescue From the Underworld are great pieces
Thanks for doing a video about one of my best friends' favorite artists. Could you do an installment focusing on the art of Daarken, please?